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Report: CB Brandon Browner agrees to three-year deal with Saints

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/12/2015)Former Patriots and Seahawks corner Brandon Browner agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract with the Saints, reports the Washington Post. New England declined to pick up its option on Browner, who has 11 interceptions over the last four seasons.

Browner canceled his visit to the Redskins after choosing the Saints.

Saints' deal with CB Brandon Browner 'almost finished'

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/12/2015)Cornerback Brandon Browner's contract with the Saints is "almost finished," reports Pro Football Talk. Browner, 30, hit the market after the Patriots declined to pick up his option.

Report: Saints interested in Brandon Browner

The Patriots declined Browner's option before the beginning of the league year, allowing him to reach free agency. He has racked up 11 interceptions over the last four seasons but has managed only one interception in each of the last two years.

Report: Patriots decline Brandon Browner's option

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/10/2015)The Patriots have not informed cornerback Brandon Browner they will exercise his option, making him a free agent, a source told Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports. He was due to make $5.5 million in 2015.

Browner 30, spent his first three years in the league before signing with New England last offseason. He made only eight appearances in the regular season for the Patriots, registering 25 tackles and one interception.

Report: Patriots CB Brandon Browner says no to paycut

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/10/2015)Brandon Browner has refused to take a paycut, according to Albert Breer of NFL Media. New England can exercise his option, or release him by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. He is due to make $5.5 million in 2015.

Browner, 30, spent his first three years in the league before signing with New England last offseason. He made only eight appearances in the regular season for the Patriots, registering 25 tackles and one interception.

Tom Brady the lone full participant for Pats in Thursday's practice

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/22/2015)Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (ankle) was the only full participant in Thursday's practice in preparation for the Super Bowl on Feb. 1 against the Seahawks, according to 710 AM ESPN Radio in Seattle.

Patriots' Tom Brady good to go for the AFC Championship

Brady was never a real threat to miss the contest. He was listed as probable on the injury report due to an ankle injury, but that's been the case all season. Brady will play, and should be 100 percent.

Defensive tackle Chris Jones (elbow) was the only other Patriots' player listed as questionable. Center Bryan Stork has been ruled out due to a knee injury, while quarterback Tom Brady is probable with an ankle injury.

The Patriots are 6 1/2-point favorites for Sunday's game.

WR Brandon LaFell, CB Brandon Browner limited in practice

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/14/2015)Patriots wideout Brandon LaFell (shoulder/toe) and cornerback Brandon Browner (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday. They should be fine for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Colts.

New England is a 6.5-point home favorite.

Patriots CB Brandon Browner 'feeling great' after injury scare

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/12/2015)Patriots starting cornerback Brandon Browner left the playoff win over the Ravens in the third quarter with a right knee issue, but he proclaimed afterward that he was "feeling great," reports the team's website. Browner did postgame interviews in the locker room, a sign his injury is not serious, the website said.

Browner made three tackles before leaving. In nine regular-season games, he had 25 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception.

Gray missed Friday's practice while dealing with an ankle injury and was ruled out for the game.

Browner (groin) and Hightower (shoulder) were both questionable coming into the contest.

The Patriots have also clinched a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Patriots list lengthy injury report for final regular season game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/26/2014)The Patriots listed 18 players on its final injury report for Week 17 against Buffalo. Quarterback Tom Brady (ankle) was the only player on the report listed as probable, while running back Jonas Gray (ankle) and cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring) were ruled out. The rest were deemed questionable.

Patriots CB Brandon Browner still absent from practice

(10/9/2014)The 2014 debut of Patriots veteran cornerback Brandon Browner might be put off a bit longer. He is absent from Thursday practice for undisclosed reasons.

Browner is coming off a four-game suspension. He was not active in Week 5 despite his eligibility to play. The Patriots play at Buffalo on Sunday.

Patriots announce roster moves Monday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/6/2014)The Patriots announced Monday they reinstated cornerback Brandon Browner and wide receiver Brian Tyms, who both had their roster exemptions lifted after serving four-game suspensions to begin the season.

Patriots to reinstate Brandon Browner, Brian Tyms

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/6/2014)The Patriots willactivate cornerback Brandon Browner and wide receiver Brian Tyms on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Browner and Tyms missed the first five games of the season due to suspensions. They'll likely return in Week 6 against the Bills, though their immediate roles remains uncertain.

Report: Brandon Browner unlikely to play in Week 5

Browner missed the first four games of the year while serving a suspension and wasn't able to practice with the time while sidelined. He'll likely make his return in Week 6 against the Bills.

Patriots reinstate Brandon Browner, Brian Tyms

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/1/2014)The Patriots reinstated cornerback Brandon Browner and receiver Brian Tyms after they completed their four-game suspensions. They're eligible to play Sunday night against the Bengals, but coach Bill Belichick said he's not sure of their immediate roles.

"Those two players have missed four weeks, four games, but all the practice time as well," Belichick told MassLive.com. "We'll have to see where they are relative to the other players."

The website expects Browner to compete for a starting job opposite Darrelle Revis.

Darrelle Revis, Brandon Browner fitting in

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(4/24/2014)New Patriots cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner are meshing well with the team's defensive backs, safety Devin McCourty told the Boston Herald. "It seems those two guys are going to fit right in very well," he said.

"Revis and Browner coming in there, we’re excited just because we know what they’re able to do. I think our focus now is being able to put it together as a unit, so right now, we’re just working out. We’re just getting to know each other, hanging out, cracking jokes in the locker room. I think this is one of the more fun times of the season when you’re just getting better as a unit."

Brandon Browner inks three-year deal with Pats

Browner is set to serve a four-game suspension to start the season. He played just eight games last season with the Seahawks due to the suspension. He finished with 19 tackles and one interception, and has 10 interceptions in 36 career games.

Conflicting reports emerge regarding Brandon Browner

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(3/13/2014)Though he has to serve a four-game suspension to start the 2014 season, free-agent defensive back Brandon Browner has not had much trouble finding interested suitors.

Though NFL.com reports that Browner has reached an agreement with the Patriots on a two-year deal, other media sources indicate he is still available. According to ESPN.com, Browner's agent says he is still in negotiations with four teams as of Thursday night.

"We aren't even close," agent Peter Schaffer said.

Browner played just eight games last season due to his suspension. He finished with 19 tackles and one interception, and has 10 interceptions in 36 career games.

Brandon Browner to serve four-game suspension

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/5/2014)Cornerback Brandon Browner was conditionally reinstated from his indefinite suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The deal requires Browner to serve a four-game suspension at the start of the 2014 season and forfeit an additional four weeks of pay.

He's not expected to return to the Seahawks.

Report: Brandon Browner to be suspended for start of season

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/5/2014)Although cornerback Brandon Browner was reinstated Tuesday by the league, he's still expected to be suspended "for some length of time to open the 2014 season," reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Browner initially was suspended for a year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

He's an unrestricted free agent after spending three seasons with the Seahawks.

League reinstates Brandon Browner

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(3/5/2014)Former Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner was reinstated Tuesday, after the NFL lifted his indefinite suspension.

Browner was initially suspended for a year for violating the league's substance abuse policy, but CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports the threat of a lawsuit against the league led to the decision to lift his suspension.

Browner is an unrestricted free agent, after recording 10 interceptions in 36 games over three seasons with the Seahawks.

Brandon Browner suspended indefinitely

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/18/2013)Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner has been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's substance abuse policy, the league announced. He played in eight games this season and had been out recently with a groin injury.

Brandon Browner turns down reduced suspension

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2013)Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner isn't playing in Week 14 against the 49ers because of a groin injury, but that isn't the only thing he has to be concerned about. Browner still has that one-year suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy hanging over his head, and NFL.com reports Friday he turned down the opportunity to reduce the suspension.

Browner, who is currently appealing the suspension, was offered a deal that would have reduced his suspension by about three months, allowing him to return to the field next October. The appeals process it likely to take another few weeks, though it isn't clear when Browner would even be healthy enough to play at this point.

Brandon Browner ruled out for Week 14

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/6/2013)The Seahawks Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner will miss another game in Week 14 against the 49ers, as he continues to deal with a groin injury. Browner had returned to practice earlier in the week, but the injury did not respond well, and he was shut down.

No surprise, Brandon Browner won't play Monday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2013)Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner (groin) was ruled out of Week 13 against the Saints, a move which doesn't come as much of a surprise. Browner missed the team's last game, and could be added to injured reserve, according to reports from earlier in the week.

Browner is also reportedly facing a suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Seattle considering roster moves regarding secondary

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/26/2013)The Seahawks are expected to sign former 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox, if he passes his physical Tuesday, according to ESPN. The Seahawks are also considering putting cornerback Brandon Browner, who missed the team's last game with a groin injury, on injured reserve.

The Seahawks are not willing to wait for the results of his appeal and are ready to move on without him, according to NFL.com's Mike Silver. Browner, who would be suspended as a second-time offender, is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season.

Conflicting reports surface on possible Brandon Browner suspension

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/25/2013)Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner could be in trouble with the league for the second season in a row, as NFL.com reports he is facing a suspension for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs. This would be the second time Browner has violated the league's policy, which would net him an eight-game suspension if proven true.

Conflicting reports came out shortly after, with CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reporting that Browner has not failed a second drug test. However, a player can be suspended as part of the league's policy without failing a test.

Browner is currently recovering from a groin injury, and is expected to be out until sometime in December.

Brandon Browner could be done for the season

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/18/2013)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said cornerback Brandon Browner's groin injury is serious and that he'll miss four to six weeks "at best," reports the Associated Press. Carroll said he'll have a firmer timetable by week's end.

Browner, who has 19 tackles and an interception, suffered the injury Week 10 at Atlanta.

Brandon Browner out Week 11

(11/15/2013)Seahawks CB Brandon Browner is out Week 11 with a groin injury.

Browner was unable to participate in practice all week due to the injury. He'll miss the team's game against Minnesota.

Brandon Browner could be out 'quite a while'

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/11/2013)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said during a radio interview Monday cornerback Brandon Browner could be out "quite a while" with a groin injury suffered Week 10 at Atlanta.

Brandon Browner forced out by injury

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/10/2013)Seahawks starting cornerback Brandon Browner injured his groin in the second quarter Week 10 at Atlanta and had to leave the game. He was ruled out for the rest of the contest almost immediately. He did not contribute statistically before leaving.

Browner has one interception on the season and is averaging 2.4 tackles per game.

Brandon Browner intercepts first pass

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/18/2013)Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner picked off his first pass of the season in Week 7, during a 34-22 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Browner intercepted Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer midway through the third quarter, and nearly took the pass back fro a score. He had a clear path to the end zone, but tripped at the 1-yard line. He added four tackles -- all solo -- and three pass defenses in the game.

Seahawks mostly healthy for Week 4

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/27/2013)The Seahawks have six defensive players listed on Friday's injury report from the defensive side of the ball, and they are expected to have four of them available for Week 4 against the Texans.

The two defenders who have been ruled out already are defensive backs Jeron Johnson (hamstring) and defensive lineman Jordan Hill (biceps). Otherwise, all players listed are probable and expected to play: defensive linemen Michael Bennett (groin) and Red Bryant (back), defensive back Brandon Browner (hamstring) and linebacker Malcolm Smith (hamstring).

Seahawks defense healthy for Week 3

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)The Seahawks defense is in pretty good shape in Week 3 against the Jaguars, as injured linebacker Malcolm Smith (hamstring), defensive end Chris Clemons (knee) and defensive back Brandon Browner (hamstring) are all active and in uniform for Sunday's game.

Brandon Browner completes strong week of practice

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2013)Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner is on track to make his season debut on Sunday. Browner, who missed the first two games of the season because of a hamstring injury, was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Friday and was ruled probable for Week 3 at home against the Jaguars.

Brandon Browner aiming to practice Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/16/2013)Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner, who missed the first two games with a hamstring injury, will try to practice Wednesday, reports USA Today.

Two doubtful Seahawks on injury report

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/13/2013)The Seahawks enter Week 2 against the 49ers with two players considered doubtful for Sunday's game due to injuries. Defensive backs Jeron Johnson and Brandon Browner are dealing with hamstring injuries that could cost them Sunday's game.

Brandon Browner has 'got a real chance' to play Week 2

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/11/2013)Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said cornerback Brandon Browner (hamstring) will run Wednesday and return to practice Thursday. Carroll added, "It looks like (Browner has) got a real chance to make it back (Week 2 vs. San Francisco)."

Brandon Browner has chance to play vs. 49ers

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/9/2013)Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner, who's dealing with a hamstring injury, has a chance to practice Thursday and play Sunday against the 49ers, coach Pete Carroll told the News Tribune. Browner missed Week 1 after playing in all 16 games last season.

Brandon Browner out against Panthers

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2013)Seahawks CB Brandon Browner will not play against the Panthers week 1.

Browner started 12 games with the club last season, picking off three passes. He started all 16 games with the club in 2011.

Seahawks defense has a couple of injury concerns

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/6/2013)The Seahawks enter Week 1 against the Panthers with two players whose status for Sunday's game is in doubt due to injuries. Defensive end Cliff Avril is listed as doubtful for the game on the team's official injury report, despite practice in full Thursday and Friday, while defensive back Brandon Browner is questionable with a hamstring issue after sitting out Thursday and Friday.

Brandon Browner scores on 106-yard fumble recovery

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(8/18/2013)Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner returned a fumble 106 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason win over Denver. The score made it 24-7 in an eventual 40-10 victory for Seattle.

Other than the fumble recovery for a TD, Browner finished with three tackles for Seattle. He had two solo tackles and one pass defended. Browner did not stat in the preseason opener against San Diego.

The 29-year-old played in 12 games last year for the Seahawks and finished with 44 combined tackles with three interceptions.

Browner back for postseason

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2013)Seattle defensive back Brandon Browner was reinstated to the roster Monday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. He took the spot of fellow defensive back Walter Thurmond, who was placed on injured reserve. "He's worked out real hard," coach Pete Carroll said about Browner. "He's going to have fresh legs relative to other guys here 16 games into it."